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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
2
A medical explainer discusses what happens to sperm after ejaculation. Sperm production continues in the testicles with rapid digestion and absorption of old sperm cells. Most semen contains millions of active sperm alongside many immature or dead sperm, while vasectomy draws limited impact on testicular function.
In this second article consultant urologist debunks myths about vasectomy. It clarifies that the procedure divides the vasa deferentia without affecting testicular hormones or potency, and that true impotence does not arise from the operation. It discusses risks, reversibility, sperm reappearance, pregnancy rates, and experimental closure devices.
Melbourne court frees Daniel Corsetti amid conviction reversals for seven men in the 1970 MSS Security Service depot robbery. The Appeal Court ruled insufficient evidence supported the jury verdict, noting Corsetti’s improved finances and subsequent purchases. Other rulings included a not guilty verdict for Clarence Bernard Vitler on related charges.
Australian helicopter pilot Anthony Fitzgerald faced two arson charges in the Supreme Court. Magistrate in Canberra noted bail deviations from murder-case norms and expressed reluctance to overturn another magistrate's bail decision. Fitzgerald, 21, previously denied bail at $750 with similar surety after charges included taking a motor vehicle without consent and driving in a dangerous manner. Readiness to plead not guilty noted. remand until January for further proceedings. Additional charges related to public street obstruction and failing to stop after an accident on November 27 were listed.
The Senior City Coroner found that 43 year old Dugald Ran ard Ross Munro died in a lift accident on June 20 in Sydney possibly from negligence. A defect in the locking mechanism and a jammed lift were cited. The coroner noted insufficient evidence to prove manslaughter or negligence against lift operator De Jesus.
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